Fantasy Tip: Sproles also had one long reception in the second half nullified by a holding penalty. Fantasy owners can't complain too much, as this is what he does. He is a solid flex option in PPR leagues, and more of an RB4 in standard formats.

Fantasy Tip: Sproles should share work with Wendell Smallwood in Week 12 and probably will be more involved in passing game. He should be considered a flex option in most leagues but can be a low-end No. 2 running back in deeper point-per-reception leagues.

Fantasy Tip: This has been the expectation, as Sproles practiced in full all week. With Ryan Mathews ruled out, it is quite possible the veteran will go back to being the lead back as well, although Wendell Smallwood is going to be involved one way the other. Sproles should be considered a RB3/flex option with RB2 upside this week.

Fantasy Tip: It appears like Sproles will be able to play in Week 12 as long as he can handle the pain. He probably would share work with Wendell Smallwood if Ryan Mathews is not able to play. Sproles can be a flex option on most leagues if he is active for the game.

Fantasy Tip: It appears Sproles has a solid chance to play this week despite his injury. He could receive more work than usual if Ryan Mathews misses the game. He has been able to produce in the running and passing game over the last several weeks and can be at least a flex option if he plays.

Fantasy Tip: Sproles hasn't been very useful in fantasy the last few games, but he did have eight grabs two weeks ago against Atlanta. He's a risky flex against the Green Bay Packers, and he doesn't warrant consideration outside of PPR leagues.

Philadelphia Eagles RB Darren Sproles (rib) has been diagnosed with a rib fracture, but he is expected to be "good" for Week 12 as the injury is in a "safe area", according to The Philadelphia Inquirer's Zach Berman.

Fantasy Tip: It sounds as if owners can plan on having him available next Monday against the decimated Green Bay Packers defense. While it is a good bet Philadelphia will choose to attack Green Bay with its running backs, it is much more of a mystery if the Eagles will their plethora of backs to pound away at the Packers on the ground or get Sproles out in space. With so little clarity in the Philly backfield, owners should consider all Eagles' backs flex plays at best.

Fantasy Tip: Sproles had briefly climbed ahead of Ryan Mathews in the pecking order for carries, but he was behind both Mathews and rookie Wendell Smallwood for carries Sunday. Sproles remains a decent PPR fantasy option heading into Week 11, but he is a risky play in standard leagues with a difficult matchup in Seattle.